A new school year, a new beginning...

Published 8:37 am, Thursday, September 3, 2015

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Eliana Jimenez is all smiles when greeted by a staff member as she gets off the bus on the first day at Hill and Plain School, Aug. 24, 2015. More than 4,000 students opened the 2015-16 school year last week in New Milford public schools. For more photos, see Page S16 and visit www.newmilfordspectrum.com. less

Eager to learn
Eliana Jimenez is all smiles when greeted by a staff member as she gets off the bus on the first day at Hill and Plain School, Aug. 24, 2015. More than 4,000 students opened the 2015-16 school ... more

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After getting the OK from his bus driver, Hudson Ford, 10, hurries to get on his bus to Sarah Noble Intermediate School.

After getting the OK from his bus driver, Hudson Ford, 10, hurries to get on his bus to Sarah Noble Intermediate School.

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Liam Fletcher-Ford, 6, proudly poses with Laurie Fletcher-Ford, left, and Karen Fletcher-Ford for a first day of school photo taken by neighbor Kathleen VanPraagh in New Milford.

Liam Fletcher-Ford, 6, proudly poses with Laurie Fletcher-Ford, left, and Karen Fletcher-Ford for a first day of school photo taken by neighbor Kathleen VanPraagh in New Milford.

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School bus driver Sharyn Hogenauer shares one of her typically warm greetings with Sally Keuper, 7, on the first day of school in New Milford. Aug. 24, 2015

School bus driver Sharyn Hogenauer shares one of her typically warm greetings with Sally Keuper, 7, on the first day of school in New Milford. Aug. 24, 2015

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The first day of school in New Milford, Aug. 24, 2015.

The first day of school in New Milford, Aug. 24, 2015.

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Trevor Webb, 5, sports an air of cautious optimsim as he strides along on his first day of kindergarten at Hill and Plain School.

Trevor Webb, 5, sports an air of cautious optimsim as he strides along on his first day of kindergarten at Hill and Plain School.

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An excited rush to get to class is an annual rite of the first day of school at Hill and Plain School in New Milford, Aug. 24, 2015

An excited rush to get to class is an annual rite of the first day of school at Hill and Plain School in New Milford, Aug. 24, 2015

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Friends and neighbors, from left, Liam Fletcher-Ford, 6, Hunter Ford, 6, and Sally Keuper, 7, are among the eager, young faces aboard their bus as it pulls into Hill and Plain School on the first day of school.

Friends and neighbors, from left, Liam Fletcher-Ford, 6, Hunter Ford, 6, and Sally Keuper, 7, are among the eager, young faces aboard their bus as it pulls into Hill and Plain School on the first day of school.

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Eliana Jimenez is all smiles when greeted as she is getting off the bus on the first day at Hill and Plain School, Aug. 24, 2015

Eliana Jimenez is all smiles when greeted as she is getting off the bus on the first day at Hill and Plain School, Aug. 24, 2015

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Proud of her Elsa dress, Angelina Ruscil happily shows off her fashion choice on the first day of school at Hill and PLain School, Aug. 24, 2015

Proud of her Elsa dress, Angelina Ruscil happily shows off her fashion choice on the first day of school at Hill and PLain School, Aug. 24, 2015

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Longtime John Pettibone School principal Paula Kelleher shows she's right at home directing students to their classrooms on the first day at Hill and Plain in New Milford, Aug. 24, 2015

Longtime John Pettibone School principal Paula Kelleher shows she's right at home directing students to their classrooms on the first day at Hill and Plain in New Milford, Aug. 24, 2015

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Nathaniel Dempster, 7, reflects an air of confidence as he heads off to his second-grade classroom on the first day at Hill and Plain School, Aug. 24, 2015

Nathaniel Dempster, 7, reflects an air of confidence as he heads off to his second-grade classroom on the first day at Hill and Plain School, Aug. 24, 2015

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Eleanor Dempster, 4, just can't wait to start her first day of kindergarten at Hill and Plain School in New Milford, Aug. 24, 2015

Eleanor Dempster, 4, just can't wait to start her first day of kindergarten at Hill and Plain School in New Milford, Aug. 24, 2015

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The first day of school at Hill and Plain School in New Milford, Aug. 24, 2015

The first day of school at Hill and Plain School in New Milford, Aug. 24, 2015

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Hill and Plain School students walk hand in hand.

Hill and Plain School students walk hand in hand.

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Alex LaFontan strides with purpose off to class on the first day of sachool at Hill and Plain School in New Milford, Aug. 25 2015

Alex LaFontan strides with purpose off to class on the first day of sachool at Hill and Plain School in New Milford, Aug. 25 2015

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Dr. Jean Paddyfote, superintendent of New Milford schools, and district business manager Jay Hubelbank stop by to wish Paula Kelleher good luck as she starts her tenure as principal at Hill and Plain School, Aug. 24, 2015. less

Dr. Jean Paddyfote, superintendent of New Milford schools, and district business manager Jay Hubelbank stop by to wish Paula Kelleher good luck as she starts her tenure as principal at Hill and Plain School, ... more

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At New Milford High are, from left, seniors Travis Kullgren, Guy Scarcella and Nicholas Zumpano.

At New Milford High are, from left, seniors Travis Kullgren, Guy Scarcella and Nicholas Zumpano.

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Students, after being let off their buses, head off to the first day of classes at New Milford High School.
Aug. 24,,2015

Students, after being let off their buses, head off to the first day of classes at New Milford High School.
Aug. 24,,2015

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Students, after being let off their buses, head off to the first day of classes at New Milford High School.
Aug. 24,,2015

Students, after being let off their buses, head off to the first day of classes at New Milford High School.
Aug. 24,,2015

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Students head to their first class on opening day at New Milford High School.

Students head to their first class on opening day at New Milford High School.

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Students head off to the first day of classes at New Milford High School.
Aug. 24,,2015

Students head off to the first day of classes at New Milford High School.
Aug. 24,,2015

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Principal Greg Shugrue welcomes a student back on the opening of classes at New Milford High School, Aug. 24, 2015

Principal Greg Shugrue welcomes a student back on the opening of classes at New Milford High School, Aug. 24, 2015

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Jane Cornelis, assistant to Principal Greg Shugrue, helps a student on the first day of classes at New Milford High School, Aug. 24, 2015

Jane Cornelis, assistant to Principal Greg Shugrue, helps a student on the first day of classes at New Milford High School, Aug. 24, 2015

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The main office at New Milford High School is an exceptionally hectic place early on the first day of classes, Aug. 24, 2015

The main office at New Milford High School is an exceptionally hectic place early on the first day of classes, Aug. 24, 2015

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New Milford High School on the first of of classes, the start of the facility's 16th school year. Aug. 24, 2015

New Milford High School on the first of of classes, the start of the facility's 16th school year. Aug. 24, 2015

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More than 4,200 students from pre-schoolers through 12th-graders kicked off their school years Aug. 24 in New Milford.